scaffold-review-phase

To audit a project phase, review its scope for clarity, specificity, entry and exit criteria, and ADR impact. This verifies system alignment and checks downstream coverage by reading contextual documents like the roadmap and design doc.

An ADR impact analysis assesses how Architecture Decision Records influence or are impacted by a phase's objectives. It ensures the phase scope aligns with documented architecture decisions to prevent design drift.

Verifying phase registration confirms the phase is correctly listed in project indexes and roadmaps. The audit checks registration status and flags any missing elements or disconnects between the phase file and the roadmap.

Run a scope gate review before a development sprint begins to ensure phase goals are clear, dependencies are met, and the scope aligns with the latest ADRs. This prevents scope creep and design drift during implementation.

Yes, checking downstream coverage verifies that subsequent tasks or slices adequately cover the phase's defined scope. The audit flags any disconnects between the phase objectives and the planned downstream work.

A phase scope review flags missing definitions when systems mentioned within the scope are not correctly defined or referenced. The system alignment check identifies these missing elements to prevent integration disconnects.